ooof - this is a really real one. Hope this is more entertaining than it is stress inducing! 😅 Enjoy the messy tour as I make myself a quick meal to end a very long day! Goodnight everyone! ♥

Without the moments of madness we would never value times of tranquility.

I agree with you about the mirror, it's such a great piece & it's not really being used to it's full potential. This was not stress inducing, just the opposite. You have such a great dry sense of humor that I was chuckling through most of the video. You will pull the place together, look at what you did with the last one, gorgeous!

That is a BEAUTIFUL carpet!

Before you sell your living room rug try putting it in your bedroom. It'll soften up the room and your feet will love it.

I’m here for the chaos. It’s real life. I love that dresser. I think the rug looks great with the couch. I don’t think two months is too long not to be done. You’ll be glad to took your time later even if it was unintentional. I’m trying that light trick in my apartment, lol. Have a great Easter weekend!

What a fun night in with you. I feel like we all had a FaceTime on a busy night. Super cute. The dining area looks fantastic. The lamps gonna be lovely. Coming home from vacay to a new apartment and hectic job can be tough so hang in there ♥️ You’re gonna blow up on your channel Gail and I’m so here for it hunny

Hello Gail! 👋 Your apartment is coming together nicely 🙂. When we moved into Our 400 sq ft Studio Apartment, it took me awhile to figure things out. Lots of downsizing was required. But now we've been here 1.5 yrs, im REALLY happy with the choices we made! 😊😊. I share that to encourage you that it just takes time. May i suggest, putting the Cradezol where you have the dresser? Use it like a Buffet area when you have Dinner Parties. Hang a Mirror above it to bounce light around. Then put the dresser in the bedroom and hang a mirror above that. Just some ideas. The rug is beautiful and i look forward to seeing how the chairs and coffee table will look in there. Its amazing how just switching a things around, really makes a House feel like Home! 😘. Happy Easter 🐰🐣 weekend!!

Takes a while to get your house the way you want it. Don’t beat yourself up. Loving it so far.

I know your Mum misses you being home ! Your a true joy to hear talk and decorate with 😊

stuff in the closet on the shelf can go in baskets on the shelf...... put the wonky shaped mirror on the mantel right now over your dresser going into your bedroom... I would keep the credenza & put it in front of the fireplace until it sells ( you may like it there anywhere & put the TV on top of it)...The fireplace opening is a weird size. That black framed mirror would look good on that blank kitchen wall actually!!! Think out of the box.........I like the rug & the footstool

Thanks for the updates Gail and remember life happens and it’s a journey not a race. It will all come together over time and already you have made it your home, love the carpet and the new dresser!

It's OK that things are in chaos. Take your time, and take a deep breath. There isn't a timeline for you to finish decorating. One step at a time. I love everything that you have done so far.

Love the carpet! Keep the credenza and put it opposite the table with the mirror above. Apartment is looking fabulous.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Life happens and you have a lovely apartment that you can decorate to your heart's content when you're in the right mindset. Breathe! xx

I love the carpet a designer hack is to turn the rug inside out and it looks lighter. I don’t know what the other one looks like. Oh great your bringing back 2 chairs from your family visit.I think your doing a great job and I love that new dresser

I like the carpet. It looks good with your green couch. I’m a fan of it 😀. The dresser looks ok where it is. It’s always good to have more storage and you could keep your credenza. Or flip flop them😎. You could put mirror in the bedroom and a nice painting on the mantle.

Such a cute and unique apartment! Can’t believe it’s only 375 sq ft!!

Remember, life is a marathon, not a sprint. Nothing needs to be perfect immediately. 😊

Girl dinner!!!!😊

We all have chaotic days Gail, that is life. A little tip for your mirror, I had one reflecting what I did not want as well. You take a wine cork or something of similar thickness and place behind the top edge, this holds it further from the wall and changes the angle. It was a game changer for what reflected after. Hope this helps.

But your voice is so calming ! No stress felt here. Just realness, which is what we are here for. Hope you had a nice Easter ! New viewer & subscriber here ! Liz

Put the mirror behind the sofa. Your apartment is lovely

I ate Top Ramen every Saturday lunch since college. Suddenly I started getting horrible stomach aches Sunday mornings. Wrote down what i ate started to see pattern.......it was the ramen. The cheap kind though........the expensive kind doesnt taste as good though but no prob.Need some pillows on the couch to jazz it up.

You can place the Etsy rug underneath your dining table set. Especially if it goes with your other one. Comfier chairs would be nice. The mirror can possibly go above your couch....and if you can bring down the mantle over the fireplace, you can place a TV screen there.

Your apartment is so cute and seems like a good layout. Since you’re having trouble selling the credenza, could you maybe put it in front of the windows where it looks like you have a record player cabinet? Since the cabinet is smaller, it would be easier to stick somewhere or maybe sell or store it at your mom’s. Would the rug in the living room now fit in your bedroom? That would be a way to keep a rug you like. I agree with the mirror over the fireplace. Since it looks lighter than the big black one in the bedroom, maybe you could hang it over the couch. You could hang it a little lower so you could actually see in it and it would maybe reflect light from windows. You might be able to use that big black mirror over your dresser. If it’s too heavy to hang, you could lean it against wall. If it looks bad with the wood color of dresser, you could paint it maybe gold or whatever color you think would look good. They make drawers that hang from shelves. Usually used in kitchens but might work on your desk to get you some storage. Amazon probably carries theses. I think you’re doing a good job and that you’re going to be really happy with the end result. Those bathroom lights are weird!

luv the carpet!!!

We have those types of lights in several of our rooms. Ours, however, goes to three different modes. I love them and they should have a remote.

Maybe you could put the mirror over the sofa. That would open up the room. So far your apartment looks great. You have a good eye for interior decor.

More power to you!

Pfft! Its not that bad! You will do amazing things with this place! Enjoy your dinner!

Love your apartment,it’s really coming along! Try the credenza’s where the dresser is🤷🏻‍♀️ nothing to lose.

Love the rug and dresser ! All my style too . Can’t wait to see how it all goes !

Love your apartment. I love the rug. Peace 🕊️

Great layout for that square footage and in good condition. awesome

Love your vlogs. They are so real. I hope the maddness slows down into peace.

Hi Gail! Don’t be so hard on yourself…your apartment is so cute and by taking your time decorating it will turn out perfectly. How the heck did you get that dresser home??? I really like the rug. I would try the mirror over the dresser in the bedroom. I hope you have a nice Easter with your family. I am heading to NJ on Saturday to be with my daughter and grandson. Flying into Philly from North Carolina. Looking forward to your next video! Chris 💗

Give yourself some time to get yourself and your apartment together .And you've only been there for 2 months and I heard that moving to NYC ; or anywhere else, can be daunting at first , but , I'm sure it'll look great when it's finished .

Ok the rug is gorgeous, I am interested to see what you ordered. Do you have a rug in your bedroom? It could go in there. Maybe the mirror in the kitchen on the wall you were not sure about, or possibly above your dresser? The mirror that is in the bedroom right now, seems to not fit with the decor you are going for. Maybe find an Anthropologie mirror dupe for your fire place mantle, but go smaller? Give your self some grace you are being intentional with your decor, it takes time 🫶🫶

Gail, try not to be so hard on yourself. Your apartment is coming along nicely. You've only been there for 2 months. I love your rug but I can't wait to see the new one. ❤

I rarely ever comment anywhere; but I really enjoy your channel and wish you the best! BTW, I agree with a lot of people who said your apartment is really coming together. Looks great and you are doing things intentionally, not just racing to fill up space. Please quit beating yourself up over it and enjoy what you have done. We do!

Good to see you, you put a smile on my face with your shenanigans😂

I really love the carpet. I'm interested to see the one you just ordered.

Lol.. your lights are weeeiirrddddd! Possessed, maybe. Noodles!! Yum!!!!!!

Es dauert solange wie du Zeit hast. Den Schrank kann man zu machen😅 alles mit der Ruhe 🎉

Your kitchen area is cute! More counter space then most small NY apts. Your apt is fine! You will get through this!! ❤

Thanks for the tour and for sharing the updates! Turning a space into a home certainly takes time. The new dresser looks fab. I initially thought it's going to stay where it currently is and was thinking it would look great with the oval black mirror hung over it. But then you later explained it was meant for the bedroom. I kind of like the credenza in the bedroom perhaps because it isn't too high so it opens up the room despite its significant size. It'd perhaps have the mirror vertically rather than horizontally. Looking forward to seeing the new rug, coffee table and arm chairs :)

Hi Gail great video happy Easter glad you showed you are not all put together 😅📹🐰

I love the rug! Keep it.

It’s coming together so nicely! Love the dresser. The mirror would look great over it. Love the rug too. Also, what about a small table lamp on the kitchen counter for softer lighting?

🌷 I love that mirror you have on the fireplace, it’s unique. Have you tried the one you have in the bedroom. I think before you move the mirror you should do the wall above the couch. Whatever you do with that will take away the vision of the smoke alarm. Plus it will reflect into the mirror. I love how your home is coming together. Have a Beautiful Easter 🌷

I like what you’ve done to the apartment!

I love the carpet can't wait to see the other style you choose. I really, really like your footstool!! Love the dresser. Sometimes when I buy Chinese food, I get the veggies, then I come home and use the veggies in my Ramen BUT I don't use the Ramen seasonings, too much salt, instead of water I use chicken broth.

Pretty rug. Place it in your bedroom under your bed.

I really enjoy these kind of slice of life videos. Thanks for showing us around! If you end us not selling the credenza, consider if there is room to use it as a behind the sofa console to set plants, a few books or other knick knacks and a maybe a reading lamp on. It would be backed against the wall, so you could store items you don’t need often in it since you would have to move the sofa out to get to the storage. Of course you have to consider the depth it would take up, but might be a solution! Also, that rug is lovely. How about using that one on your bedroom floor if you end up liking the new one better? Part of it would most likely be under the bed since it looks larger than your floorspace, and under your desk area, too, but it would give you a great vibe in that room. Hope you get a chance to breathe soon! ❤

Love the rug!

Love your apartment tour on this video

Hello Gail! Like your other fans are stating....love the rug and footstool in your living room.....and I also share the opinion that you may want to consider keeping the credenza as well. Your apartment is truly looking like a "home", and I am confident will be very warm and friendly when you are more settled in. You haven't been there very long, so give yourself some time please. You have some nice friends here.....supporting you. Take care, and feel free to "talk" with us, as much as you feel like. Kind regards, M.

Interesting light switch trick!

It could be the light bulb it has like 3 setting on it. I purchase one it has cool lighting, warm lighting and I can't remember what the third one is.

Hi Gail!!Nice vintage rug and i like the combination of the red carpet with greene sofa.Wait to see the new one.Does this fit to your bedroom?The apartment is very nice and your doing a great job❤

Not to strees, your apartment will come together soon. Moving in Manhattan is a hectic process moreso than anywhere else in the US.

Ha!! I was eating Ramen while watching lol.

My ceiling fans have the same kind of lightbulbs that you have in your bathroom. Out of the 3, one is truly terrible and hurts my eyes. I always use the warm hue, too.

I like the living room rug actually! Don’t sell it- use in your bedroom if you prefer it not in the living space. :-)

Hi 👋!! Your place is looking great. Put the new rug on top of the older one for now. It serves as extra padding lol.

Takes longer than 2 months Gail - it’s all looking good ;)

Your apartment is a work in progress

I’ve definitely never seen that lighting situation before 😂 hopefully it’s not a faulty electrical issue! But also I’ve lived in my home for three years and it’s still missing a ton of furniture and a ton of walls are blank… I totally feel you on this, it’s such a process!

Your place looks so pretty

Haha I just made a big bowl of ramen, sat down and looked for your video I hadn't watched yet 😂❤

Perhaps put the rug under the table that way it defines space

Hi Gail I hope you enjoyed your trip away, and glad to see you back, you will find your way and have it all just as you like, as for the light in bathroom, I wonder does the fan get louder when its switched on you know 1st it's low 2nd its medium then 3rd high for when taking a shower, ???? Anyway hugs and enjoy your noodles, xxxxx Dede xxx

Just a thought the mirror may fit on the wall above the record player

The carpet is fantastic and fits the vibe. I don’t think it’s the issue, it’s the footstool doing it to you - pattern and texture are clashing with rest of your space. The footstool would look better in your bedroom, I think.

Hello hun could you post where you got that gorgeous couch please ? I have enjoy watching your videos so thank you for sharing your life with us ! ❤🙏🏻 I’m sure your parents are very proud of you !

Let me know what undercabinet track lighting you get please. I bought some in there not good at all. take care of yourself Gail eat better😊

You need a great handyman. And plenty of baskets and/or translucent bins for your clothes.

I love your living room carpet. I think it’s so pretty. You should keep it. What movie club are you in? Just curious.

Don't stress out too much, not worth it.

Hi, you need to do one room at a time.

...boiling an egg and use the same water for your ramen? 😮

Can the carpet in the living room go under your bed?

Ouch honey I got dizzy when you turn your body so fast with the camera lol

why post this ?